Cessna 172 (FR172H); 1/72 scale restoration

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Cessna 172 (FR172H); 1/72 scale restoration

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I'm not sure which kit this was (Gregers can tell us). It might be Arii, or Eidai, or whoever else boxed it. It was donated to me in a condition that indicated that some restoration was needed.

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I removed the previous paint, added the missing parts, moulded some new glazing and gave it a repaint job.

The Irish Air Corps operate five of these aircraft in a variety of roles. There were originally eight, the first being delivered in 1972. They are due to be replaced at some stage.

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The Air Corps have had these aircraft around 40 years now. They came with underwing rocket pods.


Nice result too.
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I believe it was the Arii kit. I was given this one years ago, I was in my early 20's so almost 30 years ago now and I passed it on to Vacant late last year. It had been built by a young girl and was going to be junked in a clearout before I got it. Superb restoration job. it looks great in those colours.

All the best.

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I can't see how you decided any restoration was necessary.... :roll: :-D :-D

Lovely rebuild and paint scheme 8-)
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One thing I forgot to mention is that the yellowing on it was from when a friend of mine accidentally set my flat on fire whilst I was out. It was one of the very few models that survived. Again superb restoration.

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As always, nice job! The before and after really show the level of effort involved.

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Lovely kit, nice scheme and tight piece of restoration. Always nice to see a small air force modeled as well.
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I have that kit still in its box. I would like to do it as one of the regular flying club Cessna 172s that I used to say at Dublin's Iona Air Club hangar in the 1970s.
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Amazing how you manage to recover and restore these old kits. A real work of love there - and extremely well done.
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